Gear review

Oru Kayak Beach LT: The Original Origami Kayak Get's an Update
The Redesigned Oru Beach LT Kayak Is a Water Loving City Dweller's Dream

A watercraft that transforms from box to boat in minutes, now updated for easier assembly, more comfort, and increased accessibility

A Hands-on Look at the New, Lightweight Danner Logger 917
In the City and on the Trail with the New Danner Logger 917 Boot

A sleek, versatile boot for men and women inspired by the brand's forestry heritage, styled for the streets of New York City

The One Ski Quiver: Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13 Review
In Search of the Illusive One Ski Quiver: The Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13

A thorough test of the illusive setup, from inbounds at Alta to the backcountry of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains

Gear Review: 2021 Union Expedition Splitboard Bindings & Skins
The Union Expedition Binding Shakes Up the Status Quo in Splitboarding

The Seattle-based binding brand challenges Karakoram & Spark for the splitboard binding throne with boardfeel and familiarity

What Is Splitboarding and How Does the New FJELL MT1542S Ride?
A Brief History of Splitboarding and Our Favorite New Board, Reviewed

Cliff notes on the emerging snowboard subgenre plus a hands-on gear test in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Why the New Arc'teryx Alpha SV Is the Future of Outerwear
Why the New Arc'teryx Alpha SV Is the Dead Bird's Best Jacket Yet

A thorough review of the flagship jacket’s 2020 update, set to introduce GORE-TEX Pro 2.0, from the snowy mountains of New Hampshire

Cannondale Introduces Ultimate Urban Cruiser Bike, Treadwell
Cannondale Introduces Treadwell, a Tech-Driven EDC City Bike

The performance specialist sidesteps traditions with a casual, go-anywhere bike for daily adventures in the city and out

Gear Review: MSR FreeLite 3 Backpacking Tent
Best 3-Season 3-Person Tent for Backpacking & Camping

Testing the sleek, ultralight design in variable conditions deep in the Pacific Northwest

Gear Review: Custom Chaco Z Sandals
Gear Review: Custom Chaco Z Sandals

Navigating 450+ colorway options to design and test two pairs of Michigan assembled sandals in New York

Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Tor Ultra Hi WP
Gear Review: HOKA Tor Ultra Hi WP Maximalist Hiking Boot

Thoughts on the maximalist hikers after a 25 mile test on the Pacific Crest Trail

Gear Review: Primus Tupike Two Burner Stove
The Best Designed Two Burner Stove for Car Camping

An aesthetically superior car camping stove accented with oak laths and brass finishings

Gear Review: 2018 Specialized S-Works Diverge
Gear Review: All-New 2018 Specialized S-Works Diverge

A full carbon, adventure-ready bicycle that's a dream on pavement and a beast off it